Valair Shabilla
@valair.bsky.social
🇮🇶🇺🇸 Journalist covering soccer in the US and beyond. @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social | @sixonefivesoccer.com | @pharmasoccer.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/valairshabilla
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Episode 332: Cooking With Gass Pt 2 is live! It’s hard to get a read on NSC’s current dip from the inside, so we called in @empiregass.bsky.social to chat. We discussed stadiums, Leagues Cup, Supporter Shield and, of course, trains. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts!
First MLS try. I won the Supporters Shield, but didn't get to 100 points. This attack would be a nightmare for any team to go against, not sure if the defense can cut it though.
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A great point by @mattdoyle.bsky.social (subscribe: TacticsFreeZone). It's directly related to Yazbek. Eddi is coming back from injury, & he isn't the cleanest on the ball anyway. Corcoran has the pass, but still needs to develop in other areas. Acosta/Brunet are not every-game starters.
FT: DCU 2-2 NSH What a game this was for the neutrals, but I can't imagine many NSH fans enjoying it. The signs were there throughout the match, and honestly, NSH are lucky to get out with a point. They need to find some rhythm and get healthier during the Leagues Cup.
Goal Tai Baribo, 2-2 A crazy flick from Louis Munteanu while he's on the floor to complete the 1-2 with Baribo, who finishes well. The signs were there, Nashville have looked rough this half.
Goal DC United A corner with multiple bounces ends up at the back of the net by Silvan Hefti. Initially called offside, but after review, the ball touches Andy Najar before the offside player. I think this is the right call, but I need to see it again.
DC put the ball at the back of the net, and the ref calls for an offside. VAR had to check for FOUR minutes before calling the ref over to see it for himself. How's this efficient?
HT: DCU 0-2 NSH The reverse fixture was 2-nil at half to the visitors as well. That one ended 2-2, so NSH need to be careful. NSH improved, but still don't look stellar on the ball. They capitalized on a couple of DCU errors, which is what matters. #EveryoneN
GOAL SHAK MOHAMMED! Great work by Mukhtar to get the ball to Mohammed, whose initial effort is blocked. He slots the rebound past Sean Johnson from close range. 2-0 Nashville. #EveryoneN
GOAL SAM SURRIDGE! Nashville are awarded a penalty for a DC handball. Surridge converts it in the bottom right corner. 1-0 NSH #EveryoneN
17' Not a whole lot going on. As expected, NSH have the ball while DC are looking for the counter. NSH unable to break through; they need to use the flanks more. The crowd has been great anytime DC are on the ball, great support. Palacios and Munteanu went at it a couple of times
It’s also packed in here. If not a sellout, close to it for sure.
Valair Shabilla@valair.bsky.social · 4d agoPlenty of gold all around Audi Field today. Here’s the away supporters section. Shoutout to the traveling fans! 🫡 #EveryoneN
Plenty of gold all around Audi Field today. Here’s the away supporters section. Shoutout to the traveling fans! 🫡 #EveryoneN
No surprises in the starting XI, but Saad, RBW and Warren Madrigal all on the bench is huge. DC will be looking to frustrate NSH and sit back for most of the match. NSH need to get Mukhtar and Surridge involved in attack asap, something they've struggled with. #EveryoneN
SixOneFive Soccer@sixonefivesoccer.com · 4d agoNashville SC Starting XI vs DC United Schwake; Lovitz, Woledzi, Palacios, Nájar; Qasem, Tagseth, Corcoran; Surridge, Mukhtar ©, Mohammed BENCH: Valdez, Maher, Acosta, Saad, Brunet, Bauer, Knight, Baker-Whiting, Madrigal
A little bit of a different vehicle to get to today’s game at Audi Field.
I cannot believe a man messed up so badly that I am agreeing with CONCACAF and UEFA. Please remove Infantino from the game.
Miguel Delaney@migueldelaney.bsky.social · 6d agoConcacaf says it rejects Infantino’s proposal.
CBS Sports Secures U.S. English Rights for Concacaf Champions Cup All matches will be available on Paramount+ with select matches on CBS Sports Network and Golazo Network. Deal through 2030, includes Caribbean Cup. Golazo Network will also provide coverage across its programming. #CONCACAF
🌭 675,000 hot dogs were sold during the World Cup From FIFA: "Across the 39-day competition, nearly 675,000 hot dogs were sold inside stadiums – enough to stretch approximately 135 kilometers if placed end to end, the equivalent of laying out more than 1,350 football pitches"
Lovely way for Felipe Mora and Timbers fans to say goodbye. Great stuff.
FT: ORL 1-0 NSH ORL hand NSH their second loss in MLS. NSH never looked up for it, the signs were there for the last two games as well, Orlando is just better opposition. A week until DC away, Callaghan will have to figure something out. Also injured players might be back.
Orlando go ahead, 1-0 It was long coming for Nashville. Jack Maher gets beaten too easily by Justin Ellis and the field opens up for Tyrese Spicer for the nice finish. Nashville can barely get the ball out of their half.
Feels like more of the same for Nashville, disjointed and unable to get Surridge/Mukhtar involved. Orlando are putting the pressure on, but no clear-cut chances. Nashville have look the best in transition, that or a set piece seem like the most likely way to get a goal.
Today's attendance at Geodis Park for Liverpool vs. Sunderland: 24,897
Dominik Szoboszlai with a banger of his own to make 2-2. This feels like a preseason friendly... wait a minute.
Valair Shabilla@valair.bsky.social · 2w agoEnzo Le Fée with a BANGER to bring the game level, 1-1. #Sunderland #Liverpool
